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GK13 CWJ

2013 Yamaha FZ8

Grey Petrol 779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,123 mi
Last recorded26,123 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Yamaha FZ810,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 CWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ8
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 26,123 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 26,123 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 25,930 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 24,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 23,084 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 23,084 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 22,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 20,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,758 miles

the motorcycle is fitted with a non standard silencer which is not unreasonably louder than a standard silencer

Pass 1 Jul 2017 15,740 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 15,740 miles

Registration plate incorrect two small (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 11,048 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ8?

Based on 7,066 MOT tests across 797 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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GK13 CWJ is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 in Grey with a 779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha FZ8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 10,994 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK13 CWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ8 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Yamaha FZ8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK13 CWJ registered?

GK13 CWJ is a 2013 Yamaha FZ8, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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